About the role#
As a Software Development Engineer Intern, you will build real-world solutions and experience the development process at Workday. You will work alongside experienced engineers and product managers to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that impact our customers. This position offers the chance to solve complex problems within a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including designing, coding, testing, and deploying features.
- Write clean, well-tested code and contribute to code reviews.
- Learn and apply software development best practices, including source control management and documentation.
- Contribute to team discussions by sharing ideas and asking questions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Less than 12 months of previous professional work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Experience with at least two programming languages through coursework or personal projects.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working in a team or collaborative environment.
- Prior internship experience.
- Familiarity with AI tooling and other relevant technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, MySQL, Git, or React.
- A desire to learn through constructive feedback and mentoring.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 6-month, on-site internship.
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Duration: February 2027 to August 2027.
- You must return to your university degree program after the internship concludes.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Workday
Workday develops enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance. The company provides tools for payroll, planning, procurement, and talent management. Founded in 2005, it is based in Pleasanton, California. It serves over 10,000 organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The firm employs more than 10,000 people.
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